Michael Best & Friedrich attorney named to CHA board

Bridget O'Keefe fills unexpired term of Lori Healey

(Crain's) -- Bridget O'Keefe, of the Chicago office of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP law firm, has been named to the board of commissioners for the Chicago Housing Authority.

Ms. O'Keefe, 46, was appointed to the post by Mayor Richard Daley on Jan. 11.

She fills the unexpired term of Lori Healey, who left to become Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.

Ms. O'Keefe has served as Lakefront Planning Director for the Chicago Park District and has worked with former U.S. Rep Marty Russo (IL-D) in Washington, D.C. She was also an attorney for Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois House of Representatives.

She will continue as a partner in Michael Best & Friedrich's real estate division, focusing on zoning and land use law.